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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
A PHILOSOPHERS COMPANIONS.
Trials and Struggles of Noted Frenchman
Told by His Wife.

Trials and Struggles of a Noted Frenchman
Told by His Wife.
Madam Quinet, writes the Paris CORE
spondent of the London Daily Telegraph, is
about to give to the light of publicity in
few days the history of the early struggles
and studies of her illustrious husband. The
volume is not only instructive but amusing
and is full of anecdotes about the great men
with whom the philosopher and essayist came
in contact at the commencement of his career
Quinet was model student, whom many
of the noisy and bibuous youths of the
Latin Quarter, as it is at present constituted,
would do well to initiate. He led the life OF
Benedictine while engaged in study, and,
like Erasmus, often bought books instead OF
bread. He had begun life in bank, but
flung figures to the winds, and embarked in
bellies lettres. His practical mother told him
to eat rather than to spend his money on
books, (which were no good after they had
been read" Quinet did not see the force OF
the remark, but continued to live on penny
worths of bread and cheese, while treating
bis intellect to luxurious repasts of history,
philosophy and fiction. He was imperviOus to
the shafts of love, although he was very neal
making a fool of himself with splendid
Partisan lady, who had magnificent blue
eyes, with a die-away look in them, and who
i"u fanny oce hciooh w eiiS etA0h Va SoiifuSA
ing him.
Quinet, however, ran away from the
"insipid and frivolous drawing-rooms
where the lady and others of her sex lam
guished and tattled, and he buried himself in
the Middle Ages. After having partaken
of the dregs of the cup of poverty,
Quinet succeeded in selling his transla-
ton of "Herder'' and his Introduction
to the Philosophy of History" for
about $500. These works brought him into
contact with Victor Cousin, who had re-
tured Goethe-mad from Berlin, and also with
Michelet. Quinet and Michelet became fast
friends. and they found out that Cousin, who
charmed them by his eloquence, was bit OF
a humbug. He actually wanted them to re-
nounce their origi compositions, and to
make translations and compilations for his
future use. Quinet was to bury himself in
the Commentaries of Olympodorus," and
Michelet was to seek recreation in the
works of st. Bernard all for the future great
glory of Cousin. The two friends, however,
were not quite so unsophisticated. They
did not go near Cousin for long time, and
when they did he took care not to renew his
proposals. During the struggle for Grecian
independence, Cousin was continually
preaching to Quinet the glory of fighting for
Hellas. His enthusiasm was redoubled
when the news of Santa Rosa's death arrived
in Paris. He told Quinet to pack up his
boxes, and to get ready for a journey to
Athens. They were to avenge Santa Rosa.
Quinet was overjoyed, and he went home to
get ready. When he returned to Cousin the
philosopher had changed his mind
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

The laws of nature were not appointed by
the great Lawgiver to battle his creatures in
the sphere of conduct still less to confourd
them in the region of belief. AS part of an
order of things too vast to be more than
partly understood, they present, indeed, some
difficulties which perplex the intellect, and
few also, it cannot be denied which wiring
the heart. But, on the whole, they stand in
harmonious relations with the human spirit.
They come visibly from one pervading mind
and express the authority of one enduring
kingdom.-ArgMi.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
A SIMPLE BAROMETER.
'Nature's' Infallible Sign of the Weather
of the Future.

of the Future.
One of the simplest barometers is a spiders
web. Nature says that when there is pros
poet of rain or wind the spider shortens the
ilaments from which its web is suspended
and leaves things in this state as long as the
weather is variable. If the insect elOngates
IS thread it is sign of fine, calm weather,
he duration of which may be judged of by
The length to which the threads are let out.
If the spider remains inactive it is sign of
rain, but if ON the contrary it keeps at work
Turing rain the latter will not last long,
and will be followed by fine weather. Other
observations have taught that the spider
makes changes in its web every twenty-four
hours, and that if such changes are made in
ihe evening just before sunset the night will
oe clear and beautiful.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
Some Ancient Sunshine.

exhumed in 1877 from the Roman cemetery
of Aliscamps, near Aries, is said by the Lon
don Globe to have been analysed by Berthe
lot, the well-known French chemist. The
analysis shows that the liquid has retained
its vinous character, and contains four and
a-half per cent. of alcohol.-EIchange.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

dow"
ooh! we will not give him that trouble.
We will go out of the door together"
"Doyou mean to run away?" she asked,
as if frightened.
eyes"
mo. That would be folly. ! love you
very much-but-I cannot run away"
you would if you loved me-"
ooh! ! do; indeed do, Harry. But
/ am afraid of my uncle. He would be
furious. You don't know what ambitions
he has for me-"
"Ahl That is it. And you encourage
him in them. Ambitions in which your
marriage is a primary step. In that
case l may as well go to Maracaibo, or
anywhere else, at once"
Don't be angry with me. Let us wait
little. l do not say that later
perhaps"
"But your uncle may spring marriage
upon you any day, tell you. And you
know it."
Nonsense! He could not dispose of
me as one sells hen"
"Solita, you are hiding something from
me-"
"What?"
81 do not know, but l feel that you are
not the same to me that you were. And
still must love you"
Harry was partly right in his suspi-
cions. Senior Campos had not been so
blind to the progress of events as they
imagined he had been, and as it did not
square with his ambitions and projects
for his pretty niece to marry his clerk he
had formulated what he thought was
quite a neat scheme. He would
send Harry away, and while he was
gone would get her married to
Don Timoteo Marucca, minister of Fo-
mento, an old fellow, but influential in
state affairs and very rich. Solita, he
knew, was passionately fond of lux
urious surroundings, rich clothing, costly
adornments-and he had artfully cult
waited and stimulated those tastes until
he had actually bred in her mind hest
fancy about contracting a marriage for
love that would not promise her those
luxuries and delights. She was not her
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

do unto others as you imagine they would
do unto you under the same circumstances
is a sort of brass rule more in use than the
golden article.-NsaO Orleans Pieaystns.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

When lovely woman tries to give
Her thoughts an explanation,
She doesn't mind the subject much,
But dOtes on the narration.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
CHERAw, N. C

CHERAW, N. 2.
Dear Sir: How did the inventors of the
new explosive " forcite" come to give it that
name? DYNAMITE.
"Forcite" is the phonetic spelling for
foresight" 1t was so named because while
this country does not need it now to fight
with, it may after while.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
HER THANKSGIVING.
HOW POLITICS CAME TO THE AID
OF TWO YOUNG LOVERS.

Romance of Life in South America-Con-
templated Business Journey to Mara
caibo-A Proposition to Elope and the
Way in Which 1t Was Received.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Assorted Bits of Information for the Bene-
fit of the Curious.
SAGINAW, MICH.
Dear Sir: What is silver quarter of 1923
WORTH NUMIsMATIcs.
Your coin is worth twenty-five cents if it
is in good condition.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

One man is over-nice and becomes fussy (;
another is careless and loses his trade.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
SCHENECTADY, N. Y.

Dear Sir: How can claret stains be re-
moved from tablecloth? LILLIAN.
Hold the place in the flame of a candle for
Eve minutes, when the stain will be found
20 have completely disappeared. A good
way to prevent tablecloth from becoming
20 stained, is to use nothing but water at
able.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

that evening, Tor SOlita, in
sheer desperation, made a
clean breast of everything
to him, telling him how much
she loved Harry; that she
couldn't and wouldn't live
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

81 have a presentiment that great
grief is being prepared for me, and that
you will be party to it."
"Ohl You are dreaming %
you do not defend yourself and deny
it as would in your place." he replied
with the sad insistance of the jealousy
inspired. ..'There is something in your
thoughts that you are hiding from
me-"
"Well, l will hide it no longer. Icon
fess-that l think-that love you more
than my life" she responded tenderly.
"Without you, Solita, / would not wish to
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

self aware how far he had thus
insidiously corrupted her better
nature and, as he believed, nodded
her toward compliance, when the
time should come, with his wishes.
She only felt that, while she loved
Harry cba uac afraid to MANN,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

The history of trade shows that failure is
the rule and winning the exception.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
BROOKLYN, N. Y,

BROOKLYN, n. 7.
Dear Sir: Iwant to move out of the
States soon, and l owe a small grocer's bill
How can prevent them from stopping my
furniture? Il. l. r.
A good way would be to pay the small
grocer what you owe him.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
MERIDEN, Conn,


Dear Sir: Will you be kind enough to
suggest some good names for a social organi-
cation now starting in this place? By SO doing
you will greatly oblige THE SOCIAL.
AS the object of the organization is not
stated, it is difficult to judge what sort of a
name would be appropriate. A name that
would stand hardware is "Ironsides." If it
is a strictly temperate society you might call
yourselves the 'Gin Fizz Ishans," or 1.-THE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to
Whiskey Straights." If these do not suit
try THE Screech Owls" or 1.-THE Plug
Uglies.''
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
DENVER. Col.

DENVER, Col.
Dear Sir: What is hersute appendage,
that read about in the papers sometimes?
IGNORANT
The word is not spelled correctly, and so
it is not easy to tell what word you have in
your mind. A hirsute appendage is beard,
but her-suit appendage is hustle. Pay
YOUR money and take your choice.
w II s.
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live. Let us end at once
this suspense of mingled
joy and fear, of hope and
suspicion, of mystery and
anxiety. Let us get married
at once"
"At once l' echoed Solita,
meditatively, hesitatingly.
"That would be one way
to settle it, but | would
not advise you to mention
it to my uncle; he would
throw you out of the win
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26

gOld-tO WnOm Lney
were a adore ssed-
deemed the loveliest
lips in Caracas, those
of oborp,;pr SD1ito
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-11-26
WHEN TO PROCEED.
@. NJ. SNYDER.

Then it is the anx-
ious lover, all his
longing may dis
cover, while his
heart unto his pas
sion beats a de-
sultory time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
What They Think,

The public improvement committee
have examined the following improve
ments and signed a report that will be
presented to the city council today:
We have thoroughly inspected the
new street in the course of construction
by Contractor Braden and others, and
find it perfectly satisfactory and far su-
periOr to work done previously for the
city. The curbing is q inches deep, Tel
ford pavement inches and granite s
inches, which makes q road 16 inches
deep instead Of IL inches as previously
contracted for. The centres OF the
streets are 10 inches higher than the
gutter. thereby giving better drainage.
The reason for putting the gravel In one
course OF inches is that 1t binds better
than when 1t was put In two courses
one four inches thick, the other two
inches. We find that where the small
screened gravel was put on top, unless
kept continually wet, it cut to pieces,
as shown by some Of the streets having
deep holes in the centres now, and being
worn down to the coarse gravel, as on
Presa street and Main avenue. We
would also advise that no more wooden
curbing be used, as the curbing put in
last spring is now in many cases rotten
and worthless.
That road bridge over the Alazan has
been completed at a cost OF $ll5.
Pine street bridge completed at cost
Of Sl45.
The fences and ratings around the
rock quarries at the head Of San Pedro
avenue have been completed. Very
respectfully, DAN LEWIS,
Gus A. REMAIN,
CHS. GUERGUIN,
Committee.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
EVicting and Evicted.

Max Schmidt, German landlord
who lives In the same house with one Of
his tenants whom he wished to compel
to pay him the weeks rent due him,
went about 1t in queer way. The wife
of his tenant was alone with her child
rem in her room, her husband being alb
sent from the city. Schmidt entered the
room yesterday morning very uncere-
moniously, while she was yet in bed,
and having heavy chisel in his hand de.
handed the rent and when she refused,
her husband being absent, he struck
her several times over the arms with
the chisel, while mis- doughty wife as
sisted her noble ~ husband by beating
the poor little woman with a stick.
Neighbors, hearing her screams, ran to
her assistance, and Messrs. Geo. Klein
dinst and G. f. Frommer rescued her
and fired Schmidt from the house bodily.
He was arrested and the police Justice
this morning fined him $25, which WAS
just little too light for his offence.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
We Are Ready.

AS will be seen on inspection, the
house Of s. Mayer Is stocked full Of an
elegant array OF fashionable dress goods
In all the latest tints, designs and fan
cies. Mr.. and Mrs. Mayer, while In the
east, let no chance escape them to pro-
cure the best and choicest dress goods.
Counters and shelves show their efforts
and tastes were more than usually cred
liable. At the same time, though ex-
pecting to realize quickly on their large
purchases, they were not slow in appre-
ciating the stringency OF the times, and
therefore they screwed" down prices
far below what would be fair value for
the goods. Look at their all wool A.
inch Scotch tweeds, 62c yard; all wool,
double width serge, $40 yard; double
width French disgonals, all wool, 4Sc
per yard. And when you are in town
call on S. Mayer and see the fine effects
In velvet combinations snd special dress
patterns, and if you want anything he
will sell 1t to you right.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
PERSONAL,

John Strickland, of Del Rio, is at the
st. Leonard.
DR.. a. ID. Evans, of FlOresville, is at
the ST. Leonard.
c. c. Gibbs, Of the Southern Pacific, is
in the city.
w. A. Guthrie, of San Angelo, is at
the Southern.
MIR. James Ii. Hosack returned yes
terd y from business trip to Kyle.
Mrs. j. Ii. McLeary and children have
returned from Montana territory.
Col, o. II. Tobey has returned from
Atascosa county.
Mrs. G. F. Sigmund returned home on
Saturday from trip to Montreal.
Miss Florine Nordhaus is staying with
friends in Galveston.
Henry Myers, merchant of Flatonia,
Is at the Mahncke.
A. Joseph, formerly of San Antonio,
now q merchant of Eagle Pass, is at the
MahnOke.
is at the Southern. He has been to
Europe and Is returning to Laredo.
Misses lila and LAME Alexander, who
have been visiting the family of Prof
Riley, in Taylor, returned home last
night.
Mrs. Ii. p. Drought is expected home
from Waukesha tonight, and Mr..
Drought left today = meet her on the
railway between Austin and San Ante
MO.
Mrs. V. O.King, wife of DR.. V. o. King,
of San Antonio, who has been u. 5. min
lister 10 BogOta, Columbia, South Amer
lea, has returned to this city and it is
said the Doctor will return in few
daYs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
LUCKY SELLS BROTHERS!
Their New Circus Combination
Proves a VeritabIe Mascot!

Their New Circus Combination
Proves a Veritable Mascot!
After an enormously successful tour of
the leading northern cities, Sells Broth
ers-WhOse fame as amusement purVey-
ors Is as wide as the continent Itself
are now playing q limited season In the
south, and are presenting their eelebra-
ted tented aggregation, with all its daZ.
Zllng and sensational features, in the
same complete form as seen In the
north. Having but a few weeks to de-
vote to the southern circuit, only the
most important towns will be visited.
The people hereabouts will be delighted
to know that San Antonio is to be one Of
the favored cities, the date OF the Sells
exhibition here being Saturday, October
22nd.
The Kansas City Times, in the course
OF a long and interesting article, con-
tanned the following:
"Ten thousand people Oheered as they
never did before, at Sells Brothers cir
Gus last night. The great white tent
was packed to suffOCatiOn, and still
a crowd besieged the ticket wagon,
which the police ordered closed at
quarter of eight, so fearful were they
that panic might occur. The surpass-
ing merit Of the Sells show was fully
known here, and all Kansas City was
anxious to pay homage to manage
ment that has created such stir
throughout the country. Those who
were fortunate enough to gain admit
tanoe were abundantly reward. Blase
show-goers we're dumfeunded to find
that it is still possible to present entire
ly new and thrilling circus acts. The
three rings and huge stage blaZed with
marveloug and perilOus feats during the
circus proper, and the exploits OF Paw
nee Bill's scouts, cowboys, crack shots,
Indians, vaqueros and bucking bronchos
stirred the blood OF the spectators
almost to the boiling point. The hip
podrome races, firemen's contests, Dali
ey and O'Neil's broadsword combat on
horseback, and the boxing, wrestling,
running, pole-vaulting and feats Of
strength of McGregor's Scotch athletes
wrought the audience up to delirium
of excitement. Sells Broth
ers scored an unmistakable triumph
here yesterday. Never before has
circus establishment given such thor
ough satisfaction in this city. and for
the first time has one religiously fulfill
ed all its promises"
The signs OF the times point to an
overlooking business here for the enter
prisiDg Sells Brothers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

MAHNCKE HOTEL.-O G Sucombe, Chicago;
r RifOrd, Chicago; Louis Chiapella Biloxi,
Miss; Bernard Baer, and X RudOife, st Louis
a Joseph, EBgle Pass; l. Williams and VIM
Singer, ElmendOrf; J NJ Mttmann, Calves
ton; J II Kurth, Carrigau; Henry Meyer,
FlatOnia.
son, W p lrion, Laredo; w A Lowther,
Luling; NJ F Cohen, Austin; C A Hoover, Sum-
nit, Miss; ID Darlington, Taylor; c J Sones,
Fredericksburg; II NJ Rice Lytle;D G Franks,
Russ county, Tex; E A Campbell, Dallas; S
Porter, Monterey, Mex; L Franks, Houston;
Pat Whelan, Corpus Christi; W A Guthere;
San Angelo Tex; Sam Kerr, New Orleans; L
Rruni, New York: Taylor Ray, Denison;
Hand; Palestine; L II Brown, Pleasanton;
II McAllster, Moore Station; o Battye, Eng
land; w l. Crawford, Austin; H II Hutchinson
Washington, ID c.; G Carr Dallas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
A ROW OF LITTLE ONES.

Euopean gold still comes this way.
Grinding Of the sugar cane has lust
begun 10 Louisiana.
Enlistment is going on In New York
for the German army.
Paris milliners have even got to using
artificial tomatoes.
Kansas will in a few days receive an
excursion of 500 Pennsylvanians.
Mary Jane Zell, OF Peoria, is pest sew
enty, yet she Is suing a jilt for ST, 900.
The fashionable cane increases In cor.
pulency and now resembles bludgeon.
Cougars near Idaho City, Idaho, have
destroyed a number Of Young colts
lately.
One New York dry goods house outs
up Sl2,ON worth OF goods into samples
yearly.
A Philadelphia man was so rejoiced
when he became a father that he I'M
furled large American flag to the
breeze.
POstmasters say that more letters are
mailed in the month Of September than
IN any other month of the year.
Five thousand feet of rock were
throw thirty feet by a single blast In
the Dorchester district of Boston the
other day.
A man who stole a $40 bill at Albu-
querue, N. M, didn't find out that II
was counterfeit until he was arrested for
attempting to pass il.
The eternal fitness of things is illus
trated in the recent marriage of Prof.
Holloway and Miss Smith, of Council
Bluffs. Both are deaf, but she can talk,
The paper money of Germany is
printed in the imperial printing office.
Berlin, which has force OF about nine
hundred employees and forty printing
presses.
At q high-tOned wedding feast at
Swainsboro, Ga, a guest was so badly
disconnected that he ate through all the
courses without noticing that his plate
was upside down.
A lighthouse official at Amherstburg.
Ont. is said to receive pay both from
the United States and Canadian Gov
ernments, and the Canadian marine de-
pertinent has sent an expert to look into
the case.
Women clone compose a fiourlshing
Presbyterian Church at Sidney. hi.
They built and dedicated it substantially
free from debt, but the offices have been
vacant for year because there are no
men to fill them.
Rev. J. Marshall. an Ionia (Michigan)
colored man, has just received informa-
ton Of his people In Tennessee, from
whom he was parted in slave sale
43 years ago.
The nearest relatives who attended the
funeral Of Harriet Bailey in Louisville
last week were her grandchildren and
great grandchildren. She died at the
age Of los years.
The defense of woman on trial In
Greensburg, Ind, for killing her hus-
band, is that she was made crazy by
finding In his pockets love-letters writ
ten by widow signing herself Jennie
James.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10
For Sale.

House of rooms, lot GOx2Ol feet, hydraut
water, convenient TO street car line and
school. 1S
Four lots, near I. * G. N. depot, fine location
for stock pens, hydrant water, with switch for
loading stock. 10
House of rooms, stable and outhOuses, n.y.
drant water, lot GIXi6J feet, yard all improved
with fine shrubbery, convenient to street car
line, beautiful location on graded and i'm
proved street, can be bought cheap. .
1900 acres fronting on San Antonio liver,
easy distance from city, 60 acres in cultivation,
house of rooms, crib, fine peach orchard, 30
acres in pasture, mesquite and post OAK tim
Der, sandy loan soil, beautiful valley fronting
on the river. 81
HAMBLETON, HADLEY 4 Co,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-10

We now bring to the notice OF the
public that Mr.. S. Mayer Is ready to
show the very choicest lines Of light fall
wraps. For the most part they are very
shorten the style of bodice mantle
heavily beaded and finished of in q va
riety Of fine lace and bugle trimming.
just the thing for moderate weather,
while there is nothing adds so much to
full dress as one of these pretty gar
ments. Prices range from 81 to S25 and
we consider them very reasonable, one
and all.